Comparison

MacroFlow vs Toast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MacroFlow

A privacy-focused nutrition tracker that allows users to log calories, macros, and weight without subscriptions or data sharing. It offers barcode scanning, food search, and detailed statistics, with an optional one-time purchase for enhanced features and data.

Highlights
  • Barcode scanning
  • Food database search
  • Calorie & macro tracking
  • Weight logging
  • Intermittent fasting
  • Apple Health integration
  • Data export
Features
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MacroFlow is a privacy-first nutrition tracker with everything you need to track calories and macros. It's free to use with no subscriptions, no ads, no accounts, and no data tracking. Just fast, powerful nutrition tracking that respects your privacy. I built MacroFlow because I was frustrated with apps that lock essential features behind subscriptions. Calorie tracking should be free and easy, barcode scanning shouldn’t be behind a paywall, and your health data should belong to you, not advertisers. What’s free in MacroFlow: All core tracking features are included at no cost: • Barcode scanning (with OpenFoodFacts and USDA FDC databases) • Food database search (with OpenFoodFacts and USDA FDC databases) • Full calorie & macro tracking • Weight logging • Water logging • Saved Meals for convenient multi-item logging • Intermittent fasting feature • Statistics and charts • Apple Health integration • Data export and import • Multiple units • Customisable goals • Measurement tracking • Daily reminder check-lists • Customise week date starts, preferred databases, favourite stats, macro targets, visual elements MacroFlow uses free food databases and stores all data locally on your device. Nothing is uploaded, sold, or shared. If you ever uninstall or switch devices, you can export and import your data yourself, no accounts needed. MacroFlow Supporter (One-Time, Lifetime Access) For users who want to support development and gain access to a premium food database, MacroFlow Supporter is a one-time payment upgrade that grants: • Access to the Edamam food database for expanded food search • Advanced barcode scanning powered by Edamam • iOS widgets for your home and lock screen • Apple Watch companion app • Additional visual customisation options for app colours and logo • Micronutrient tracking, including vitamins and minerals • Food Group Insights • Unlimited Saved Meals The Supporter upgrade exists to cover the cost of the premium food API and Apple Developer fees, not to restrict basic tracking. You can continue using MacroFlow’s core features for free, forever. For more detailed information, read below. ---------------------------------- Comprehensive Nutrition Tracking • Smart Food Logging – Barcode scanning, food search, and manual entry • Complete Macro Tracking – Calories, protein, carbs, fat, sugar, fibre, and water • Meal Organisation – Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks with detailed summaries • Quick Add – Lightning-fast food entry for busy lifestyles Track Your Progress • Interactive Charts – Weekly and monthly visualisations • Customisable Metrics – Track exactly what matters to you • Goal Tracking – Set and monitor personalised targets • Export Your Data – Full data portability anytime Complete Body Tracking • Weight Logging – kg, lbs, and stone • Body Measurements – Waist, chest, hips, thighs, arms, neck • Body Fat Percentage – Optional body composition tracking • Flexible Goals – Lose, gain, or maintain with realistic timelines Intermittent Fasting • Flexible Fasting Windows – 12:12, 14:10, 16:8, 18:6, 20:4, or custom • Smart Notifications – Start and end fast reminders • Streaks & Stats – Track consistency and progress Fitness Integration • Apple Health Sync – Steps and active energy • Activity Tracking – See how movement impacts your nutrition Privacy First — Always • No Accounts Required • 100% Local Data Storage • No Ads. No Trackers. No Data Selling • Full Control – Export or delete your data anytime Download MacroFlow for free today.

About

Toast

This app offers a streamlined approach to logging meals and tracking nutritional intake. It prioritizes speed and simplicity, making it easy to record what you eat and monitor progress towards health goals without overwhelming users with excessive data.

Highlights
  • Quick meal logging
  • Simple macro tracking
  • Saved food library
  • Weight and goal progress charts
  • Apple Health sync
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A calm way to track, Log your day in seconds. If you’ve ever quit tracking because other apps were too complicated, Toast is for you. I built a simple food journal designed for speed and consistency, not data overload. It’s the first nutrition tool that feels like a habit you actually want to keep, Type the food you eat, just like taking a note and we will do the rest for you, log your day in seconds and get closer to a healthier life style and your goals. Toast focuses on a "journal first" experience. We stripped away the menus and clutter found in traditional apps. Instead, you get a quick meal log to record what you eat and get on with your day. Whether you are tracking a calorie deficit for weight loss or managing protein for the gym, entry is always just a few taps away. Built for Consistency Quick Meal Logging: Add your frequent favorites in two taps. Simple Macro Tracker: See your protein, carbs, and fat at a glance. Saved Foods: Build a personal library of the meals you actually eat. Weight & Goal Progress: Intuitive charts for weight gain or loss trends. Apple Health Sync: Automatically import your steps and burned calories. Why the "Journal" approach works Most people stop using a food log because it feels like a second job. Toast feels like a daily note to yourself. By focusing on a journaling mindset, we remove the friction of nutrition tracking. Whether you need a kcal counter or a macro diary, Toast makes the habit stick. No Clutter, No Noise Toast gives you only the tools you actually use every day. just a clean daily intake tracker that fits your lifestyle. Terms of Use: https://www.toastcal.com/tos

Screenshots

MacroFlow4 screens
Toast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MacroFlow at 4.5 against Toast's 4.0. MacroFlow also leads on ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MacroFlow sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Toast sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MacroFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacroFlow has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MacroFlow ships an update every 9 days, Toast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MacroFlow versus Toast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMacroFlowToast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (29 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB74 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThomas Huntorya uziel

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MacroFlow

One-time2
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
  • MacroFlow Supporter Lifetime$14.99
2 purchases

Toast

Subscriptions2
  • Toast Premium Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Toast Premium Yearly3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is MacroFlow free?
MacroFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Toast free?
Toast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MacroFlow or Toast?
MacroFlow is rated higher. MacroFlow averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Toast averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MacroFlow or Toast have ads?
Neither MacroFlow nor Toast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MacroFlow or Toast?
MacroFlow ships an update every 9 days, and Toast fortnightly. Most recently, MacroFlow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Toast on October 31, 2026.

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